Building a medieval castle from scratch
In the forests of Burgundy in central France, there’s a bold effort underway to build a medieval castle, as they would have in an era before electricity, using ancient tools and laying stones by hand. Correspondent Seth Doane visits Guédelon, a project that has expanded into a modern medieval village, and meets a new generation […]
The plan for a new California city
A group backed by some of California’s richest has purchased some 60,000 acres of farmland in Northern California, as part of an ambitious plan to build a brand-new, walkable city in the nation’s most car-centric state, for as many as 400,000 residents. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Jan Sramek, a former Goldman Sachs trader-turned-city builder […]
Why tech billionaires are trying to create a new California city
A group of Silicon Valley investors is behind the purchase of some 60,000 acres of farmland, as part of an ambitious plan to build a brand-new walkable city in the nation’s most car-centric state. But will voters approve?
David Rockwell on designing “a sense of ritual”
The portfolio of the design firm Rockwell Group includes Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, hospitals, hotels, stadiums, stage sets, and some 500 restaurants. The designer talks about the trademark elements he brings to his projects, including his latest: a revamp of the “Sunday Morning” set for our 2024 “By Design” broadcast.
Designer David Rockwell on “celebrating a sense of ritual”
The founder of the design firm Rockwell Group (whose portfolio includes Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, hospitals, hotels, stage sets, and restaurants) talks about the trademark elements he brings to projects, including a virtual revamp of the “Sunday Morning” set.
Near 90 degrees today with mostly sunny skies
ST. LOUIS — Another very warm one today, with highs near 90. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. There’s a slight chance of an isolated shower or storm in northeast Missouri into west-central Illinois, but I expect our region to stay dry. If it holds together long enough, a dying complex of storms may impact […]
Lawmakers come to last minute deal to keep Uber, Lyft in Minnesota
Lawmakers on Saturday night came to a last minute deal to keep the rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft, in the state.
Stefanik to rebuke Biden and praise Trump in address to Israeli parliament
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York excoriated Biden over a paused weapons shipment to Israel in her address to the Knesset.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia near potentially historic security deal
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salam on Saturday to discuss a potentially historic bilateral agreement between the two nations.
Fashion designer styled Tyson Fury before boxing match hopes clothes gives champion an edge
Fashion designer who styled heavyweight champion Tyson Fury before his boxing match in Saudi Arabia against Oleksandr Usyk hopes clothes will give him an edge.
